Economy

RBA considered holding rates in December
21 December 2022

The central bank’s monetary policy minutes have revealed that the board considered no change in the cash rate for the first time in this tightening cycle.

Australia’s financial system to ‘get with the times’
20 December 2022

The federal government will deliver reforms to modernise Australia’s financial system in the new year.

Draft housing legislation released
20 December 2022

The federal government is seeking community feedback on two housing bills, in a bid to deliver on its election promises.

LATEST PODCAST: The year 2022: How will it be remembered?
19 December 2022

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market.

NAB economist warns of ‘the paradox of thrift’ impact
14 December 2022

A drop in spending as a result of low confidence could potentially undermine the effects of monetary policy, NAB’s chief economist has warned.

Confidence across ‘mortgage belt’ up 11%: Westpac
14 December 2022

Confidence is recovering faster for mortgagors than for tenants and those who fully own their property, Westpac has revealed.

LATEST PODCAST: A final flurry of activity
12 December 2022

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market.

Financial bodies call for ‘dual board’ in RBA reform
12 December 2022
Financial bodies call for ‘dual board’ in RBA reform

Financial associations have called for change to the RBA decision process via their submissions to the review panel.

Online searches ‘crystal ball’ early financial stress: RBA
9 December 2022
Online searches ‘crystal ball’ early financial stress: RBA

Social media searches are helping the central bank flag home loan arrears much sooner, the RBA has revealed.

‘Restraint is in order’: Treasurer
9 December 2022
‘Restraint is in order’: Treasurer

The federal Treasurer has flagged “uncertainty is ahead” despite the economic growth forecast.